by Jon Vacha | Mar 10, 2015 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Garage Safety By Jon Vacha With the rise of “never stop improving” and “more saving, more doing” more and more home owners are becoming do-it-your-selfers. Every now and then we will run into the handy work of someone who didn’t go about things in the best possible...
by Home Standards | Jan 10, 2015 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Lots of Hot Air and Gases By Tim Krof As winter approaches and the thermostat plummets below zero, we will all be depending on our furnaces to keep us warm and toasty. The monthly costs to run this appliance will vary depending on outside temperature, thermostat...
by Steve Vacha | May 1, 2013 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Heating and Air, Newsletters
Tips for Summer Maintenance by Steve Vacha Every season has its maintenance and things to remember. Number one problem for most home owners is not controlling surface water. Extensions as needed and keep gutters clean. Maintaining sprinkler systems: Verify...
by Home Standards | Jan 3, 2013 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Flue Safety By Tim Krof A properly installed and functioning flue is essential for home safety. Carbon monoxide and other gases are lighter than air and will float up through a flue without the assistance of a blower. Flues need proper clearance from combustibles and...
by Home Standards | Oct 24, 2012 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Duct Cleaning By Steve Vacha Duct cleaning typically involves the use of specialized tools to dislodge dirt and other debris in ducts and then having them vacuumed out. The EPA suggests that you should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if: –...
by Home Standards | Sep 2, 2012 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Balancing Act By Steve Vacha We all know that air has volume. If air is removed from a room it creates a vacuum. This vacuum will naturally equalize itself by pulling air in from another space. And if air is being pushed into a room in the form of a warm air vent,...
